While the way back to a specific point in time was closed off, it didn't pose a significant problem for me.

It was painful to have the Relic stolen and to remain ignorant of the identity of that robed figure, but it wasn’t as if anyone had died, nor did I have a desire to turn back time.

Therefore, I needed to take more definitive steps to confirm things before encountering that figure again on my return journey.

For instance, I could explore the royal library more thoroughly, checking the contents of the books.

Years ago, when I first entered …